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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (SGD $22) | SGD $12 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (SGD $10) | SGD $9 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (SGD $6) | SGD $5.12 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (SGD $2.24) | SGD $3.14 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (SGD $4.81) | SGD $3.84 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (SGD $2.22) | SGD $3.58 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (SGD $9) | SGD $14 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (SGD $3.15) | SGD $5.76 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.41 (SGD $1.63) | SGD $3.20 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (SGD $5.71) | SGD $4.84 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 87 (SGD $32) | SGD $34 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (SGD $2.72) | SGD $2.41 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.22 (SGD $1.56) | SGD $2.19 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,671 (SGD $2,841) | SGD $3,283 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,715 (SGD $2,117) | SGD $2,611 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (SGD $271) | SGD $155 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,626 (SGD $2,084) | SGD $2,961 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,494 (SGD $1,294) | SGD $1,784 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 494 (SGD $183) | SGD $109 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 305 (SGD $113) | SGD $41 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,379 (SGD $511) | SGD $747 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 492 (SGD $182) | SGD $186 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (SGD $14) | SGD $9 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (SGD $13) | SGD $16 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (SGD $100) | SGD $94 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 190 (SGD $70) | SGD $69 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (SGD $153) | SGD $135 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 374 (SGD $139) | SGD $168 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 42% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,655 (SGD $32,834) | SGD $107,209 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.23 (SGD $0.83) | SGD $2.18 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 240 (SGD $89) | SGD $93 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 27 (SGD $10) | SGD $12 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 76 (SGD $28) | SGD $14 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 270 (SGD $100) | SGD $48 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 23 (SGD $9) | SGD $13 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (SGD $5.28) | SGD $5.33 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (SGD $7) | SGD $7 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (SGD $3.13) | SGD $2.56 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (SGD $3.97) | SGD $3.40 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (SGD $21) | SGD $22 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 183 (SGD $68) | SGD $50 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (SGD $31) | SGD $25 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 335 (SGD $124) | SGD $238 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 317 (SGD $117) | SGD $140 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (SGD $24) | SGD $22 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (SGD $9) | SGD $7 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (SGD $16) | SGD $12 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,671 (SGD $619) | SGD $735 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (SGD $0.26) | SGD $0.20 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 355 (SGD $131) | SGD $138 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (SGD $8) | SGD $14 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,975 prices entered by 1,028 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Singapore
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